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Storage Jar
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Artist Unknown (Kaya)
Date

3rd-5th century
Institution Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G206
Storage Jar, Artist Unknown (Kaya)
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Korean Ceramics

Korean ceramics function as ceremonial, funerary, and evryday household objects.  Many of the oldest examples have been preserved because they were buried in tombs and protected from the elements.

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Medium: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Ceramic | Stoneware
Size: 10 5/16 x 11 3/4 in. (26.19 x 29.85 cm)
Creation Place: Asia, Korea
Culture: Kaya, Asia, Korea
Style: 3rd-5th century, Old Silla dynasty
Physical Description: Round base; raised black lip; two black handles with openings on shoulder; horizontal black, brown and tan bands of decoration with vertical incised lines running through them; incised bird print shape on side near bottom; has lidded wooden box
Credit: Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; The Ellen and Fred Wells Fund
Accession Number: 99.8
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Added to Site: February 28, 2009
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